Love him or hate him…you can’t deny he is one DAMN good basketball player. Yes, I understand that Cavs Nation hates Rasheed Wallace, because they need somebody to hate. And he is one arrogant, cocky mutha-fucker, but he’s also better than anything you got on the blocks. And what remains laughable would be to think any Cleveland fan in their right mind wouldn’t want to go to war with him on their squad. 
Shit, I don’t like LeBron James all that much, but I’d donate a testicle to have him run with our Fab Four (Prince, Wallace, Hamilton and Billups). I’m sure no damned fool, but let me get it straight…Gooden, Varajoke and Z is more comforting than ‘Sheed, huh? Ok, it’s cool anyone around basketball knows ‘Sheed has swagger almost to a fault, but they also know he is one hell of a teammate and about as fierce a competitor as it gets.
So look, hate him all you want Cavs fans, but let’s not get carried away here. We’ve been down this road before. Miami hated him, as well. And understandably…when he was healthy in 2005 he was abusing Miami from every angle. His insistent habit of rapping along to select tunes from the fine DJ running the P.A system at Airlines Arena went a long way to piss off Dan LeBatard of the Miami Herald.
Remember that dude Slava Medvedenko who used to play on the Lakers? Yeah, he went AWOL and had to have a restraining order placed on him after Sheed abused him in ’04. So for you to hate Sheed is only flattering…we wouldn’t want it any other way, because he’s better than anything you have in the low post and he’s sure as hell a much cooler dude; his white birthmark on the back of his head and all.
Your jeers are my cheers when you “claim” that Drew Gooden “took” him out in Game 3. Sweet, bravo…Gooden got him in an arm bar. If that gives you kicks…well, sweet! What did you want Sheed to do throw a punch back…um, don’t answer that. He’s a chill, weed smoking dude who plays basketball the “right” way. Why would I care if a dude with a pubic patch and knee high socks tried and failed to tackle my boy?
Yes, Sheed is my boy. And it dates back the North Carolina days. He brought about him the brash, the arrogance and the swagger that Carolina seriously needed when arrived at Chapel Hill in ‘94. Sheed was always a team player, even back then, but he was also always a cocky trash talker. And he backed it up…by dunking all over Duke and the rest of the ACC.
You gotta love it when he warned Duke back in ’95 that the Heels would never lose to them, as long as he and Stack were around. And he backed up the promise.
Sure, we get it…you need a villain, but trust me you’re picking on the wrong guy for the wrong reasons. He isn’t the second coming of Bill Laimbeer, he’s not a dirty player and he knows how to play the game.
Yup, there sure are moments that get to Piston fans, like his switch on Ginobli in Game 5 of the NBA Finals that led to Horry’s wide open 3, but we forgive and forget. We love his “guaransheeds”, his cocky comments, like “even the sun shines on a dog’s ass some days.” Cleveland just wishes they had a “cat” with such creative and confident lingo.
And let’s be honest, nobody matched his intensity consistently in this series. You call it emotion, we call it intensity. And when Sheedo has the intensity kicking good things happen for the Pistons. LeBron is the only Cavalier capable of matching and even trumping that intensity, yet he only does that when he feels inclined.
You hate Rasheed, because he’s got Championship belts. He loves his boys, his teammates and he made sure they all got a Belt after their ‘Ship in ’04. What other player or team would proudly adorn WWE inspired belts for an entire NBA Team? Admit it already…you’d kill to have him on your team.
Another reason I love Sheed is because his jersey (#36) is sported in honor of the “Wu Tang Clan.” Yes sir, “up from the 36 Chambers!!!” I happen to fancy the Wu Tang and can’t help, but enjoy that my favorite player pays homage to them on a nightly basis.
Go ahead; get more acquainted with the commodity that is Rasheed Wallace before you’re ready to pronounce you know what he’s all about. Check out rasheedwallace.com…see who he hangs with, who he raps with and what he does in the community. I think you’ll find he’s a pretty fucking cool dude.
And besides all that Sheed is the only forward left in the playoffs with a legitimate chance to slow, not stop, but slow Tim Duncan. Unless of course, you really think Drew Gooden is going to match with the greatest power forward of all-time? Yeah…sure.
Let’s face it, if you were playing ball at a playground, he’d be the guy you want on your team. Tough nosed, hard edged and a competitor. He’s that guy that runs the court for hours on end…until he’s done playing. And you absolutely know this. Come on, ball don’t lie.
So look, you can keep up with the hatred for my boy Sheed, it’s really flattering. However, to hear that he sucks…is just a little absurd. And just remember deep down…you know you’d kill to have him down on your post Cleveland. It’s OK to be jealous, because he’s not.
GAME 6 - GET IT DONE.
Shit, I don’t like LeBron James all that much, but I’d donate a testicle to have him run with our Fab Four (Prince, Wallace, Hamilton and Billups). I’m sure no damned fool, but let me get it straight…Gooden, Varajoke and Z is more comforting than ‘Sheed, huh? Ok, it’s cool anyone around basketball knows ‘Sheed has swagger almost to a fault, but they also know he is one hell of a teammate and about as fierce a competitor as it gets.So look, hate him all you want Cavs fans, but let’s not get carried away here. We’ve been down this road before. Miami hated him, as well. And understandably…when he was healthy in 2005 he was abusing Miami from every angle. His insistent habit of rapping along to select tunes from the fine DJ running the P.A system at Airlines Arena went a long way to piss off Dan LeBatard of the Miami Herald.
Remember that dude Slava Medvedenko who used to play on the Lakers? Yeah, he went AWOL and had to have a restraining order placed on him after Sheed abused him in ’04. So for you to hate Sheed is only flattering…we wouldn’t want it any other way, because he’s better than anything you have in the low post and he’s sure as hell a much cooler dude; his white birthmark on the back of his head and all.
Your jeers are my cheers when you “claim” that Drew Gooden “took” him out in Game 3. Sweet, bravo…Gooden got him in an arm bar. If that gives you kicks…well, sweet! What did you want Sheed to do throw a punch back…um, don’t answer that. He’s a chill, weed smoking dude who plays basketball the “right” way. Why would I care if a dude with a pubic patch and knee high socks tried and failed to tackle my boy?
Yes, Sheed is my boy. And it dates back the North Carolina days. He brought about him the brash, the arrogance and the swagger that Carolina seriously needed when arrived at Chapel Hill in ‘94. Sheed was always a team player, even back then, but he was also always a cocky trash talker. And he backed it up…by dunking all over Duke and the rest of the ACC.
You gotta love it when he warned Duke back in ’95 that the Heels would never lose to them, as long as he and Stack were around. And he backed up the promise.
Sure, we get it…you need a villain, but trust me you’re picking on the wrong guy for the wrong reasons. He isn’t the second coming of Bill Laimbeer, he’s not a dirty player and he knows how to play the game.
Yup, there sure are moments that get to Piston fans, like his switch on Ginobli in Game 5 of the NBA Finals that led to Horry’s wide open 3, but we forgive and forget. We love his “guaransheeds”, his cocky comments, like “even the sun shines on a dog’s ass some days.” Cleveland just wishes they had a “cat” with such creative and confident lingo.
And let’s be honest, nobody matched his intensity consistently in this series. You call it emotion, we call it intensity. And when Sheedo has the intensity kicking good things happen for the Pistons. LeBron is the only Cavalier capable of matching and even trumping that intensity, yet he only does that when he feels inclined.
You hate Rasheed, because he’s got Championship belts. He loves his boys, his teammates and he made sure they all got a Belt after their ‘Ship in ’04. What other player or team would proudly adorn WWE inspired belts for an entire NBA Team? Admit it already…you’d kill to have him on your team.
Another reason I love Sheed is because his jersey (#36) is sported in honor of the “Wu Tang Clan.” Yes sir, “up from the 36 Chambers!!!” I happen to fancy the Wu Tang and can’t help, but enjoy that my favorite player pays homage to them on a nightly basis.
Go ahead; get more acquainted with the commodity that is Rasheed Wallace before you’re ready to pronounce you know what he’s all about. Check out rasheedwallace.com…see who he hangs with, who he raps with and what he does in the community. I think you’ll find he’s a pretty fucking cool dude.
And besides all that Sheed is the only forward left in the playoffs with a legitimate chance to slow, not stop, but slow Tim Duncan. Unless of course, you really think Drew Gooden is going to match with the greatest power forward of all-time? Yeah…sure.
Let’s face it, if you were playing ball at a playground, he’d be the guy you want on your team. Tough nosed, hard edged and a competitor. He’s that guy that runs the court for hours on end…until he’s done playing. And you absolutely know this. Come on, ball don’t lie.
So look, you can keep up with the hatred for my boy Sheed, it’s really flattering. However, to hear that he sucks…is just a little absurd. And just remember deep down…you know you’d kill to have him down on your post Cleveland. It’s OK to be jealous, because he’s not.
GAME 6 - GET IT DONE.
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